Risk Reduction Tips

Theft prevention:

• Never leave valuables in sight inside your car and always lock your doors
• Do not leave residential doors unlocked or propped open

Theft Prevention

General:

• Use the campus transit services.
• Avoid being in classrooms or office buildings alone at night.
• Report any suspicious person or activity to USAPD immediately regardless of the time.
• Know who is at your door before opening it.
• Preplan all routes, regardless if you are walking, running, or driving.
• Vary your routine. Do not walk the same route night after night.
• When walking to your car or residence at night, have your keys in hand before you leave.
• Walk with confidence. Keep your head up and pay attention to your surroundings.
• Remember to bring your cell phone.
• Always lock the doors in your car, room, apartment or house.

Socializing:

• Go out as a group; leave as a group.
• Maintain control of the evening by driving or having your own means of transportation.
• Give someone (roommate, close friend, parents) information about your plans for the evening.
• Avoid letting yourself get into vulnerable situations.
• Pay attention to your surroundings and others’ nonverbal cues and behavior.
• Avoid being alone with an individual until you know them well.
• Communicate your limits and boundaries clearly.

Beverages:

• If you drink, drink responsibly and do not get intoxicated. Alcohol is the most common date rape drug.
• Only drink sealed beverages which you open yourself.
• Do not share drinks; don’t drink from a punch bowl or common container.
• Do not leave your drink unattended.
• Do not drink anything that has an unusual taste or odor.
• Do not mix any type of drug with alcohol.